Tashjmen Cowart 10th Grade
Global Arts Media HS at Franklin
Isaiah Cowart 5th Grade
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School #9
In September Tashjmen observed an individual getting ready to jump
from the Patrick O’Rourke Bridge in Charlotte. She alerted her mother
who then stopped the vehicle they were driving in. Her mother,
Monique McClaurin, tried to engage the individual in a conversation
while Tashjmen and her 10 year old brother Isaiah, ran
approximately 1/4 mile to a Wilson Farms store on Lake Avenue to
call 911 for help. This individual received needed medical help as a
result of their efforts. Because of Tashjmen and Isaiah’s quick thinking
and awareness of their surroundings a human life was saved.
Congratulations Tashjmen & Isaiah Cowart
for, “Doing the Right Thing”.

Helena Clements Hounsel 11th Grade
Brighton High School
School counselor Holly Juliano nominated Helena for her dedication
to giving back to the community. Helena received the Outstanding
Intern Award from the Red Cross, Rochester Chapter for showing
outstanding service in the Chapter Advancement Division of the Red
Cross in assisting with special events like the Fire and Ice Ball.
She is a member of the Chemically Free Athlete Club, Distributive
Education Club of America, the Brighton High School Yearbook,
the Welcoming Committee, the softball, skiing, and soccer teams.
Helena is an intern in the physical therapy program at Brighton
High School where she works with a student with special
needs once a week under adult supervision. Helena is described
as a responsible, self-directed, caring conscientious, outgoing,
welcoming, intelligent, generous, and mature young lady.
Congratulations Helena Clements Hounsel
for, “Doing the Right Thing”.

Loreni Sanchez 9th Grade
Jefferson High School
Paul Dentino, a 911 Police Dispatcher nominated Loreni.
Loreni’s father called 911 because he was having chest pains
and was in serious pain. He passed the phone to Loreni who
during the whole call took charge of the situation giving the
rest of the family the instructions provided by the dispatcher.
She remained very calm until the Fire Department and
ambulance arrived. She also did her best to calm her mother
and father down. Loreni’s ability to stay calm during a very
difficult situation and provide the necessary assistance to her
family while waiting for the emergency responders to arrive
may have helped save her father’s life.
Congratulations Loreni Sanchez for, “Doing the Right Thing”.

Christian Gonzalez-Reyes 5th Grade
John Williams School #5
Caesar Carbonell, a witness and Janet Anderson, a citizen that
Christian had assisted in helping to find her belongings,
nominated Christian. Ms. Anderson was the victim of an
assault in August of 2007. During the assault Ms. Anderson
lost many of her personal belongings. Christian came to her
aid and helped her find her personal belongings, which
included her wallet. Christian also sought out his friends
and his sister to assist in the search. Christian located
Ms. Anderson’s wallet and alerted the police immediately.
His proactive assistance and quick thinking allowed for
Ms. Anderson to get her belongings back in a timely manner.
Congratulations Christian Gonzalez-Reyes
for, “Doing the Right Thing”.

Congratulations to our honoree's for"Doing The Right Thing".

"Do The Right Thing" and programs like it are only the first step.
The future of today's children is what we make it.
The success of this program depends on the support of parents, teachers, neighbors and the private business sector. It is through their continuing commitment to build a stronger community, and their generous support that the"Do The Right Thing" program can flourish.